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    31 Products For People Who Like To Be Over-Prepared

    It's the Mary Poppins way of life.

    1. A 1-ounce bottle of dry shampoo POWDER (!!) that'll let ya ditch the shower on late mornings and walk out the door with hair that *looks* like it just got a fresh wash. Keep it in your purse for any midday touchups. Easy peasy.

    Before and after of a reviewer's hair. The after pic shows less shine and cleaner-looking hair.

    2. A pack of biodegradable deodorant wipes you can whip out after a workout for a quick body refresher.

    A box of biodegradable Goodwipes Body Wipes with natural tea tree oil

    3. And! A 50-pack of individually wrapped antiperspirant wipes you can toss in your bag and whip out when you feel some sweat comin' on. Not only can they refresh your skin, but they can give you added protection to get you through the day.

    Model pulling out a small packet of the La Fresh wipes from their jeans pocket showing its convenient travel-friendly size

    4. A wrinkle release spray for the "oh crap, I am running so late" mornings when there's no time to lug out the iron or steamer. It even comes with a travel-friendly size, because wrinkles have no place in your vacation wardrobe.

    Before/after pic of a reviewer's wrinkly shirt that is noticeable less wrinkled after spray is applied

    5. A spring-loaded coin organizer that'll take care of the change that's always flyin' around your car. Paying for drive-thru meals just became incredibly efficient! Now...if I could only figure something out for my purse.

    Reviewer image of coin organizer in cup holder holding different change

    6. A set of colorful bento boxes so it's super easy to meal prep, pack your lunch, and finally save some dang money...which are three things we could all use more of. A week of lunches doesn't seem so daunting now!

    7. And! A pre-filled grocery list to keep track of what you need throughout the week so when you hit up the store, you're not aimlessly wandering grocery store aisles with no game plan. That = bad.

    The grocery pad stuck to the side of the fridge and a hand check-marking common items needed

    8. A collapsible menstrual cup that comes with a protective case you can toss in your bag so when Mother Nature arrives, you're ready.

    9. Heel repair caps to toss in your bag and whip out in case of a stiletto emergency. Just snap onto any of your black pumps that are looking worn out.

    Heel caps attached to the bottom of the heel

    10. A magnetic dry-erase board perfect for whatever weekly reminders you need to leave yourself before heading out the door. DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP THE DRY CLEANING.

    Person writing to-do list on the magnet that's attached to the fridge

    11. A mini, travel-friendly sewing kit to tuck away in your bigger bags or car in the event of a fashion emergency! Be prepared to handle snacks, rips, loose buttons, and more with this in arm's reach.

    Reviewer image of the sewing kit open and displayed on a table showing the contents

    12. A teeny migraine stick made with therapeutic essential oils that can relieve migraine pain and give you some dang peace during stressful weeks. Keep one in your bag so you're ready whenever a headache strikes.

    BuzzFeed writer Katy Herman applying the migraine stick to forehead

    13. A Tide To Go stick that'll have you prepared for whatever coffee, lunch, or wine spill comes your way throughout the day.

    A reviewer image of the Tide To Go pen next to a stain on an athletic shirt

    14. Oil-blotting wipes to swipe away that shiny 3 p.m. forehead without disturbing your makeup. Toss a pack in your purse and live the oily skin–free life you deserve.

    An oil blotting sheet, and then a before/after image of a reviewer using the sheet to remove excess oil from forehead. The after photo shows less shine and oil.

    15. Caffeinated mints that'll work double time to give you fresh, minty breath and a boost of energy that doesn't come with the crash or jitters. Midday slump, be gone!

    Tin of the mints and a handful of mints spread out

    16. A box packed with 40 pretty cards ideal for a variety of occasions so you always have a quick backup when you forget a birthday...or dare I say your anniversary.

    The collection of birthday cards spread out showing the different variety

    17. A compact LED mirror that'll light up and expand for flawless touchups, and then fold down for storage. It has a 10X magnifying mirror, plus a regular one — and what I am trying to say here is, ya just can't go wrong with this!

    Reviewer images of the compact mirror spread out and lit up

    18. Tiny tubes (aka purse-friendly!) of anti-chafe and anti-blister balm to give your thighs and feet some relief on hot, sweaty days. Plus, it's made with hydrating ingredients that won't clog pores — and yup, that all sounds A+ to me.

    Two tiny tubes of the Body Glide blister and chafe balm

    19. A pack of stainless steel straws with silicone tips (and a cleaning brush!) that'll make drinking out of them softer on your teeth. Reducing plastic is rad, and now you can do it on the go.

    Reviewer images of the straws with the silicone tips attached, and one placed in a tumbler

    20. A mini Sriracha bottle to keep stashed in your bag or even on your keyring, because you should never have to suffer through a bland lunch and no Sriracha in sight.

    The to-go bottle attached to a keyring placed next to a slice of pizza

    21. A car vent dip clip so you can dip 👏 those 👏 fries 👏 without fumbling with the barbecue sauce and spilling it all over your car. May your commutes home be somewhat tolerable now.

    Reviewer dipping a fry into sauce that's being help up by the vent clip (that's been attached to the car vent)

    22. A teensy eye contact kit complete with a case, tweezers, and an even teensier tube for solution, because all contact wearers know there are days when your eyes just aren't having it.

    Reviewer holding the tiny kit that fits in the palm of their hand

    23. A felt purse organizer to make it extra easy to transport your belongings from one purse to another so your wallet, glasses, hair tie collection, hand sanitizer, and other essentials never get left behind.

    Two images of the felt organizer outside of bag showing the various compartments, and then another with the organizer in a tote bag

    24. An 11-function stainless steel multi-tool you can store in your wallet or bag and whip out like a super spy in any emergency you face.

    The small tool half tucked away in a wallet

    25. An ink and stain remover ready to take on the leaky pen stain that just ruined your shirt...ruined until now that is.

    Before/after image of the a reviewer's blanket that had a word in marker written on it. The after pic shows the complete removal of the marker.

    26. A reliable portable charger with two USB ports that small enough to fit in a purse, yet so powerful it can charge your phone up to five times (!!!) before it needs a recharge. Stranded without a phone? You? Never.

    Reviewer holding the power bank in their hand while it charges a phone

    27. A teeny car vacuum that plugs into the cigarette lighter and lets you do a quick clean on the spot — no need to hit up the car wash the next time you, ugh, spill your fries all over the floor.

    Reviewer image using the vacuum to vacuum the floor mats

    28. Ibuprofen tablets in convenient packages perfect for smaller bags that don't have the space for an entire bottle. I mean, it's kind of the worst walking around with a bunch of pills rattling around your purse like a jingly cat collar.

    Reviewer holding one of the Advil packets

    29. A suuuuuuuper duper small spatula made to get into the nooks and crannies of your best beauty products and remove every last drop so when you run out last minute (it always happens on the busiest days!!!), you're still ~covered~.

    Reviewer using the tiny spatula to scoop out remaining contents, and another image showing the side of a bottle with most of the contents removed

    30. Travel-sized Poo-pouri — it's a toilet spray that stops the smell of number two so you can poop in peace at work, for once.

    A tiny spray bottle of Poo-pouri

    Here's to the over-prepared life.

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